Sep 21, 2023 The natural resource costs of AI: Why we must be responsible using "free" technology By Jimena Mardjetko We all know that AI technology development is accelerating at an incredible pace and disrupting the world as we know it, but reading this...
Sep 20, 2023 Retail Viewpoint: How retailers should prepare for a challenging holiday season By Meghan Hayward Asher von Stein Economic pressures are forcing consumers to make difficult decisions and budget carefully. As fall arrives, retailers preparing for the...
Sep 18, 2023 Don’t miss out: Prioritize selling conversations with your fresh food suppliers By Adam Goodliss Matthew Hamory With traditional grocery’s share of the fresh food dollar on the decline, communication about produce, protein and prepared foods is more...
Aug 03, 2023 Retail Viewpoint: How to navigate the complex new normal of apparel sourcing By Luca Signorelli Lisa Brockmeier Ryan Poole Most apparel companies have prioritized a shift away from Chinese manufacturing over the last decade. Unfortunately for many, hard work...
Aug 02, 2023 The home delivery riddle: How to ship a shirt without losing your shirt By Marc Iampieri Chris Considine Bryan Eshelman Raj Konanahalli Kai Kang +2 more... Show less E-commerce enjoyed a considerable tailwind during the pandemic, as lockdowns and social distancing led buyers to expect shippers to meet...
Jul 11, 2023 Assess before you invest: Why a data deep dive must be the first step for grocers exploring AI By Marco Di Marino Matthew Hamory Adam Goodliss Conor Danielson +1 more... Show less Introducing new technology propels a business the same way stomping the gas pedal propels a car. Whichever direction the car is already...
Jul 10, 2023 All change: Disruptions, opportunities, and the new normal for Chinese retailers in the age of omnichannel By Britton Russell “Change is the only constant” (Heraclitus): Few areas of the global economy bear out this ancient wisdom like the retail sector in 2023....
Jun 29, 2023 Has the consumer finally hit the wall? By Deborah Rieger-Paganis Eva Anderson Terrence Grossman Chris Cuomo Kurt Krogermeier +2 more... Show less WHAT IS IN STORE FOR BACK-TO-SCHOOL, THE HOLIDAY SEASON AND BEYOND AND HOW RETAILERS CAN WEATHER THE STORM. As retailers head into the...
Jun 20, 2023 Retail Viewpoint: As consumer budgets are pinched, squeeze value out of your supply chain By Erik Mattson James Roe Consumer demands continue to fluctuate in this period of economic uncertainty. Retailer profits are down, leading many to seek new...
Jun 06, 2023 Rocketing returns are your problem, not your customer’s By Brian Kalms Oli Freestone Phil Lewis Eva Heukaufer +1 more... Show less It’s too big and it doesn’t fit. A dress? A T-shirt? A pair of shoes? Or how about your returns percentage each year? Rocketing returns...
Jun 02, 2023 Turnarounds in German Fashion Retailers: Making that transformation stick By Maximilian Albrecht Nicolas Weingaertner The last 12 months have seen a string of insolvencies announced in the German fashion retail space – from high-profile cases such as...
May 25, 2023 Navigating Digital-First Retail: Unlocking Value and Avoiding Profit Destruction By Matt Clark As part of our Knowledge Partnership with World Retail Congress (WRC), AlixPartners EMEA Head of Retail, Matt Clark, was invited to...
May 25, 2023 Embracing Digital Transformation in Retail: Insights from Industry Leaders By Matt Clark In an era marked by rapid technological advancements, it could be argued the retail industry has experienced more significant digital...
May 22, 2023 Digital-first retail: Turning profit destruction into customer and shareholder value By Alexa Driansky Digital commerce powered retail’s growth over the last ten years. Retailers invested nearly $1T in the channel over the last five years...
May 15, 2023 Disruption Discussions: Balancing long-term disruptions with short-term demands By Simon Freakley Lisa Donahue David Garfield Rob Hornby +1 more... Show less In this video series, AlixPartners CEO Simon Freakley, Co-head of Asia & Americas Lisa Donahue, Head of EMEA Rob Hornby, and Head of...
May 15, 2023 How Midsize Companies Can Make the Most of Disruption By David Garfield Midsize companies face the same level of disruption as their larger rivals, but they are more likely to see themselves as disruption’s...